Episode
(#56) From Resentment to Romance-The Sure Thing That Brings the Spark Back with Elana Auerbach
- Podcast
- Now What
- Published
- Feb 19, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2704
- Processing state
not_requested- Canonical source
- https://motivatewithmelis.com/
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/now-what-7067347/episodes/56-from-resentment-to-romance-the-sure-thing-that-brings-the-spark-back-with-elana-auerbach/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-7067347/56-from-resentment-to-romance-the-sure-thing-that-brings-the-spark-back-with-elana-auerbach.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
If your sex life feels more like a chore than a connection, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Elana Auerbach , author of The Sure Thing , to talk about how a simple weekly pleasure practice can rebuild intimacy — on purpose. This isn't about pressure or performance… it's about presence. ✨ In This Episode: The difference between spontaneous desire vs. responsive desire (game changer) Why scheduling intimacy can actually make it hotter The 3 essentials for a lasting practice: commitment, effort & devotion How pleasure fuels connection, confidence, and courageous kindness Grab Elana's book + learn more: 👉 SureThingExperiment.com 📖 Available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble (online only) — See you next time on Now What?! , and remember… Midlife isn't a crisis — it's just a plot twist. 💄✨ xoxo melis 🎙️ Now What?! Podcast by Motivate with Melis 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple 📸 IG: @motivatewithmelis 📺 YouTube: @MelissaMurphyNowWhatPodcast 🌐 motivatewithmelis.com 📩 [email protected]